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overproduction

UK
/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚ.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/

Translations

overproductionnoun
overproductions
pl
The overproduction of wheat led to a significant drop in prices.
La surproduction de blé a entraîné une baisse importante des prix.
Synonyms
excess production
surplus production
overabundance
glut
oversupply
overproductionadjective
UK
/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚ.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "overproduction crisis").
de surproductionEmploi attributif, surtout dans la langue économique et technique.
The company faced overproduction costs after demand slumped.
L'entreprise a dû faire face à des coûts de surproduction après la chute de la demande.

Definitions

overproductionnoun
The production of more of a product, commodity, or substance than is wanted or needed.
The overproduction of wheat led to a significant drop in prices.
The production of an excessive amount of a substance within an organism, often leading to physiological imbalance.
The overproduction of cortisol can result in Cushing's syndrome.
overproductionadjective
Relating to, resulting from, or characterized by producing more than is needed.
The company faced overproduction costs after demand slumped.
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